Success In Auto Body And Collision Shop Management

For over 20 years I have had the honor of leading, managing, and overseeing successful collision repair shops. During that time, I have been able to formulate proven processes that are effective in any collision repair operation anywhere. In this book I will briefly take you through my own career history, setting the scene for the rest of the book. I will then take you on a journey of exploration through your own operation starting in the virtual world. We will then examine your shop from the outside and into the inside. I will give you valuable insights that any owner or manager can use right now. We will spend detailed time examining both estimating and production. Using the ideas and processes presented in this book you will be able to improve any existing collision operation. If you are opening a collision center you can build your operation from the ground up the right way. If you continually use the processes contained here you will enjoy a profitable and successful collision repair operation.

Dave Luehr believes that right now is the best time in history to be in the collision repair business, but only for those with the right mindset. The authors share insightful lessons along with real-world stories of acutal collision repairers who have discovered the secrets that have propelled them to a much higher level than their competitors.

THIS IS BOOK TO HELP AUTO REPAIR SHOPS PERFORM AT THEIR BEST POTENTIAL

The auto repair business is available to all men and women who wish to be successful in the lucrative auto repair industry. Every detail you will need will be included in this guide with easy to understand, step by step instructions. I will cover everything you will need to know about the location, the building, the layout of the office, the shop, and the parking area. I will even tell you how to park customers' vehicles to prevent damage and to also allow the manager to assess work load and determine the status of vehicles. You will learn how to arrange the work space for maximum efficiency. I will also share with you the details for developing an effective office team, shop team and professional team. In addition, you will receive tips on dealing with customers and customer related issues. There is also a section dedicated to general business practices. It covers business structures, creative marketing and advertising, and business resources available to you which will help you fine tune your business. After reading this guide from cover to cover you will possess all of the necessary knowledge to successfully start and manage your own auto repair facility. You will be a huge success in the auto repair business and, of this, I am 110% certain!!!

The single most authoritative information resource available today, Auto Body Repair Technology, 4E explains all aspects of collision repair more clearly and in greater detail than any other collision repair book. Its 7 sections and 29 newly up-to-date chapters allow readers to gain modern professional skills as well as the technical know-how needed to tackle everything from initial collision evaluation through estimating and final paint detailing! Fully updated, all procedures incorporate the latest advances in materials and methods for doing competent repair work on late model vehicles. Valuable information on ASE certification and entrepreneurship is also included to guide readers to success in their first job and/or when starting their own auto body repair businesses.

The single most authoritative information resource available today, "Auto Body Repair Technology, 4E explains all aspects of collision repair more clearly and in greater detail than any other collision repair book. Its 7 sections and 29 newly up-to-date chapters allow readers to gain modern professional skills as well as the technical know-how needed to tackle everything from initial collision evaluation through estimating and final paint detailing! Fully updated, all procedures incorporate the latest advances in materials and methods for doing competent repair work on late model vehicles. Valuable information on ASE certification and entrepreneurship is also included to guide readers to success in their first job and/or when starting their own auto body repair businesses.

The history of the collision repair industry is not only a story of technology, but a story of people. People who made momentous breakthroughs in design, technology and repair methodology. Without these industry pioneers, the collision repair business would not be what it is today. YesterWreck has been a labor of love for over 10 years. Those years were spent researching and writing, trying to capture the essence of an intriguing industry while also including little-known facts and highlight of some of the industry's leaders and visionaries. So for all those repair technicians in the shops, shop managers, shop owners and all the other people who make their living in the collision repair industry this book is for you.